Choi Hyejin, Runner-Up for Second Straight Week, Seeks Title in Malaysia
Set to challenge for the title at the Maybank Championship during the "Asian Swing"
Runner-up in two straight events, including last week's BMW Ladies Championship
Chance to avenge last year's playoff loss to Yamashita
After finishing runner-up in consecutive weeks, Choi Hyejin is once again aiming for the top spot in Malaysia.
Choi will compete in the Maybank Championship, an LPGA Tour event with a total purse of $3 million, which begins on October 29 and runs for four days at the West Course of Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (par 72, 6,536 yards).
Choi has been strong during the “Asian Swing.” Two weeks ago, she finished runner-up at the Buick LPGA Shanghai, and last week she did the same at the BMW Ladies Championship. At the BMW Ladies Championship, she was just one stroke behind leader Yoshida Yuri of Japan through the 17th hole on the final day. Her birdie putt on the 18th hole (par 4) narrowly missed, and she finished tied for second with Yoo Haeran.
This tournament is a chance for revenge. In last year’s event, Choi tied with Yamashita Miyu of Japan and Hannah Green of Australia on the final day and went into a playoff, but she yielded the trophy to Yamashita, who was a rookie at the time.
Since making her LPGA Tour debut in 2022, Choi has displayed elite form this season. She has yet to win, but has recorded six top-10 finishes, including three runner-up results. She ranks fifth in CME points, seventh in scoring average, 14th in the Player of the Year standings, and 16th on the money list. She is also ranked eighth in total strokes gained this season, maintaining a strong feel for her shots.
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Yoo Haeran, who shared runner-up honors with Choi at last week’s tournament, will also compete. Along with pursuing her third win of the season, she will look to strengthen her hold on the Vare Trophy for the lowest scoring average. Defending champion Yamashita, Yin Ruoning of China, and Hannah Green of Australia are also among the contenders.
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